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Letter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Artist: Thomas WentworthLetter from Viscount Thomas Wentworth to James Hay, 27th August 1633. Letter written from Dublin by Wentworth, Lord Deputy of Ireland, to James Hay, Earl of Carlisle
Citizens daughter, 1649, (1910). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
English tradesmans wife, 1649, (1910). Illustration from British Costume during 19 Centuries by Mrs Charles H Ashdown, (London, 1910)
Female costume, 17th century, (1910). Gentlewoman, burghers wife, and countrywoman, a 19th-century copy from Speeds Map of England, published early in the reign of Charles I (1625-1649)
English court lady, 1643, (1910). The lace collar surrounds the low-cut neck, tight-fitting bodice and full sleeves. The farthingale has disappeared
Robert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey, (1827). Artist: TA DeanRobert Bertie, 1st Earl of Lindsey, (1583-1642), 1827. Bertie (1583-1642) was General-in-chief of the Royalists at the Battle of Edgehill
Montagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, (1826). Artist: TA DeanMontagu Bertie, 2nd Earl of Lindsey, (1826). Portrait of the Earl (1608-1666), a royalist soldier, in armour and lace cuffs
Charlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, (1825). Artist: TA DeanCharlotte Stanley, Countess of Derby, (1825). The granddaughter of William, Prince of Orange, Charlotte married the 7th Earl of Derby, who was taken prisoner at Worcester in 1651
John Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, Scottish politician, (1825). Artist: John Samuel AgarJohn Maitland, 1st Duke of Lauderdale, Scottish politician, (1825). Lauderdale (1616-1682) was a member of the Cabal, a powerful group of five Privy Councillors who directed British government policy
Lady Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke and Montgomery, (1825). Artist: TA DeanLady Anne Clifford, Countess of Dorset, Pembroke and Montgomery, (1825). As a child, Lady Anne (1590-1676) was a favourite of Queen Elizabeth I
Arthur Capel, 1st Baron Capel, English royalist, (1825). Artist: TA DeanArthur Capel, 1st Baron Capel, English royalist, (1825). Capel (c1608-1649) fought for the royalist cause during the English Civil War
Henry Frederick Stuart, Prince of Wales, (1825). Artist: R CooperHenry Frederick Stuart, Prince of Wales, (1825). Prince Henry (1594-1612) was the son of King James I, and older brother of King Charles I
William Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, British soldier, (1825). Artist: TA DeanWilliam Russell, 1st Duke of Bedford, British soldier, (1825). Russell (1616-1700) fought at the Battle of Edgehill on 23 October 1642 on the Parliamentary side
James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, recognized by some as James II of England, (1826). Artist: E ScrivenJames Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth, recognized by some as James II of England, (1826). James, Duke of Monmouth (1649-1685), Pretender to throne of Scotland and England
William Howard, 1st Viscount Stafford, Roman Catholic martyr, (1827). Artist: T WrightWilliam Howard, 1st Viscount Stafford, Roman Catholic martyr, (1827). In 1678, Howard (1614-1680) was implicated in the Popish Plot which was fabricated by anti-Catholics
John Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester, royalist, (1826). Artist: TA DeanJohn Paulet, 5th Marquess of Winchester, royalist, (1826). Paulet (1598-1675) supported King Charles I during the English Civil War
James Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland, (1827). Artist: H RobinsonJames Stewart, 1st Earl of Moray, Regent of Scotland, (1827). Stewart (c1531-1570), illegitimate son of James V of Scotland, was Regent from 1567 till his assassination in 1570
William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Artist: C PicartWilliam Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury, (1823). Laud (1573-1645) was Archbishop of Canterbury and a fervent supporter of King Charles I of England, whom he encouraged to believe in divine right
James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Scottish nobleman, (1823). Artist: John Samuel AgarJames Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton, Scottish nobleman, (1823). Hamilton (1606-1649) was the great-grandson of Catherine, the illegitimate daughter of King James IV
Thomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey, prominent English courtier, (1823). Artist: E ScrivenThomas Howard, Earl of Arundel and Surrey, prominent English courtier, (1823). Howard (1586-1646) was a courtier during the reigns of King James I and King Charles I
Sir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Justice of England, (1829). Artist: H RobinsonSir Matthew Hale, Lord Chief Justice of England, (1829). It was Hales (1609-1676) opinion that The husband cannot be guilty of a rape committed by himself upon his lawful wife
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). Artist: TA DeanEdward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, English soldier, (1828). In the English Civil War, Montagu (1602-1671) fought on the side of Parliament against the Royalists
Edward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English soldier and statesman, (1829). Artist: H RobinsonEdward Sackville, 4th Earl of Dorset, English soldier and statesman, (1829). In 1613, Sackville (1591-1652) fought a duel for the hand of Venetia Stanley
Philip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, courtier and politician, (1828). Artist: E ScrivenPhilip Herbert, 4th Earl of Pembroke, courtier and politician, (1828). Herbert (1584-1650) was governor of the Isle of Wight and Chancellor of the University of Oxford
Henry Danvers, Earl of Danby, (1828). Artist: J CochranHenry Danvers, Earl of Danby, (1828). Danvers (1573-1644) was a military commander and Governor of Guernsey. He founded a hospital, Dauntsey public school
Robert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon, Royalist soldier, (1828). Artist: T WrightRobert Dormer, 1st Earl of Carnarvon, Royalist soldier, (1828). Dormer (1610-1643) was an ardent Royalist and fought for King Charles I during the English Civil War
John Bradshaw, Judge, 17th century (1899). Artist: Robert WalkerJohn Bradshaw, Judge, 17th century (1899). Bradshaw (1602-1659) was one of the judges to preside over the trial and subsequent death sentence of Charles I of England
Major-General David Stewart of Garth, Scottish author, (1870). Artist: JB ShawMajor-General David Stewart of Garth, Scottish author, (1870). Stewart (1772-1829) was the author of Sketches of the Character, Manners, and Present State of the Highlanders of Scotland
George Jamesone, Scottish portrait-painter, (1870). Artist:s FreemanGeorge Jamesone, Scottish portrait-painter, (1870). Jamesone (1587-1644) studied painting under Rubens at Antwerp. He painted a series of portraits of Scottish kings that were presented to Charles I
Robert Gordon of Straloch, Scottish cartographer, (1870). Artist:s FreemanRobert Gordon of Straloch, Scottish cartographer, (1870). Gordon (1580-1661) is best known for his contributions to William Blaeus Great Atlas of Scotland
James Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, (1870). Artist: GB ShawJames Douglas, 4th Earl of Morton, (1870). Douglas (c1525-1581) was regent of Scotland during the minority of James VI. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent
Robert Leighton, Scottish prelate, (1870). Artist:s FreemanRobert Leighton, Scottish prelate, (1870). Leighton (1611-1684) became Bishop of Dunblane in 1661. An engraving from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son
Alexander Henderson, Scottish theologian, (1870). Artist:s FreemanAlexander Henderson, Scottish theologian, (1870). Henderson (1583-1646) was a leading Covenanter. An engraving from Robert Chambers, A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son
Field Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, British soldier, c1900 (1902). Artist: Elliott & FryField Marshal Sir Donald Martin Stewart, British soldier, c1900 (1902). Stewart (1824-1900) commanded the Kandahar Field Force in the Second Afghan War, and ended his days, in 1900
Dugald Stewart, Scottish philosopher, (1870). Artist:s FreemanDugald Stewart, Scottish philosopher, (1870). An engraving of Stewart (1753-1828) from Robert Chambers A Biographical Dictionary of Eminent Scotsmen, Blackie and Son, (Glasgow, Edinburgh, and London)
King Charles I. Charles (1600-1649) was King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 27 March 1625 until his execution in 1649
Jimmy Stewart, (1908-1997), Academy Award winning American film and stage actor, 20th century
Francis Bacon, English philosopher, statesman and essayist, 19th century. Artist: J ThomsonFrancis Bacon, Viscount St Albans, English philosopher, statesman and essayist, 19th century. Bacon (1561-1626) became Lord Chancellor in 1618
John Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, English soldier, 1860. Artist: J PosselwhiteJohn Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, English soldier, 1860. Portrait of the duke (1650-1722) in armour
George Washington, First President of the USA, 19th century. Artist: W HumphreysGeorge Washington, First President of the USA, 19th century. Portrait of Washington (1732-1799)
Charles II, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 19th century. Artist: W HollCharles II, King of Great Britain and Ireland, 19th century. After the execution of his father, Charles I, in 1649 during the English Civil War, Charles II (1630-1685) went into exile
Alain Chartier, 1903. Artist: Edmund Blair LeightonAlain Chartier, 1903. Chartier (c1392-1430) was a French poet and political writer. The painting depicts the mythical kiss on the lips given to him by Margaret of Scotland
Lucy, Countess of Carlisle, and Dorothy Percys Visit to their Father Lord Percy... c1831. Artist: JMW TurnerLucy, Countess of Carlisle, and Dorothy Percys Visit to their Father Lord Percy, when under Attainder, c1831. Lucy Hay, Countess of Carlisle and her sister, Dorothy Percy, visiting their father
Henry Morgan, 17th century Welsh buccaneer, (1873). Morgan (1635-1688) was a notorious pirate and buccaneer who, with the tacit support of the English government
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, (1602-1671), 1899Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester, 17th century, (1899). Portrait of Montagu, English nobleman. In the English Civil War Montagu (1602-1671)
Prince Rupert, Royalist cavalry commander of the English Civil War, (19th century). Artist: J CochranPrince Rupert, Royalist cavalry commander of the English Civil War, (19th century). Rupert (1619-1682) was the third son of the Elector Palatine Frederick V and Elizabeth
Archibald Campbell, Earl and Marquis of Argyll, 17th century Scottish statesman. Artist: BenoistArchibald Campbell, Earl and Marquis of Argyll, 17th century Scottish statesman. The chief of Clan Campbell, Campbell was effectively the ruler of Scotland during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms
Henry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, (1810). Artist: Charles TurnerHenry Rich, 1st Earl of Holland, (1810). Rich (1590-1649) was created Earl of Holland in 1624. A courtier and soldier, he became a favourite of James I but fell out of favour when Charles I came to